NEW YORK, Mar. 23, 2016 – Hyundai Motor America currently denounced a Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for a U.S. marketplace during a New York International Auto Show. The Ioniq eco-focused automobile is a initial in a universe to offer 3 graphic electrified powertrains on a single, dedicated automobile platform. Hyundai’s proceed for a Ioniq line delivers an formidable settlement and pushing knowledge joined with a latest in reserve and preference technologies, creation it an appealing choice for a far-reaching operation of buyers. The Hyundai Ioniq is an critical miracle in Hyundai’s tellurian sustainability strategy.

“Ioniq will attract an wholly new organisation of eco- and efficiency-oriented buyers in a U.S. market,” pronounced Mike O’Brien, clamp boss of Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “With superb powertrain flexibility, design, connectivity, and modernized technologies, Ioniq meets a needs of a vast and flourishing organisation of buyers wanting a rarely efficient, low-emissions automobile though concede to their daily lifestyles.”

The pushing knowledge inside Ioniq is extended by state-of-the art connectivity facilities like Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, as good as wireless charging of smartphones. Even more, a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster displays all pivotal motorist information with superb resolution. Ioniq also offers a really latest in modernized safety, including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Smart Cruise Control, for high levels of both active and pacifist automobile safety.

Hyundai’s Ioniq choice calls on twin pivotal factors, potency and technology, in a design, that brew to emanate both a singular and forward-looking appearance. Throughout a whole growth phase, engineers and designers worked closely to safeguard that form and duty developed concurrently in a interrelated fashion. Distinguished extraneous settlement sets Ioniq detached from a competitors as modernized technologies are integrated with a altogether design.

POWERTRAIN CHOICEDeveloped for high appetite potency though compromising pushing performance, any Ioniq powertrain represents a singular and formidable fortitude towards a cleaner means of mobility.

The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid both underline a new Kappa 1.6 direct-injected Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with an unrivalled thermal potency of 40 percent, delivering an estimated 104 horsepower and an estimated 109 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine has been privately tailored to a hybrid concentration and is sum with a well-spoken changeable six-speed double-clutch delivery – differentiating Ioniq from a pivotal competitors with a some-more energetic and enchanting pushing experience. The high-efficiency electric engine has a pristine electric pushing mode and delivers immediate torque during low speeds, with accessible power-assist during aloft automobile speeds.

The Ioniq Hybrid’s electric engine delivers an estimated 32 kW (43 horsepower) with an estimated limit torque of 125 lb.-ft., powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery with 1.56 kWh capacity. The battery is good positioned underneath a back newcomer seats. In multiple with a 1.6-liter direct-injected engine, Ioniq Hybrid offers an estimated sum complement outlay of 139 horsepower while providing low emissions, superb potency and range.

The Ioniq Electric offers pristine electric mobility with a 28 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated pushing operation of 110 miles. The Electric engine has an estimated limit outlay of 88 kW (120 horsepower) and 215 lb.-ft. of torque by a single-speed rebate rigging transmission. The Ioniq Electric has an estimated 125 MPGe rating.

Six-speed dual-clutch transmissionThe Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in both underline a six-speed EcoShift® dual-clutch delivery (DCT), that boasts best-in-class send potency by a use of low-friction orientation and low-viscosity delivery oil, and is means to grasp a singular brew of pushing opening and fuel efficiency.

Both a Ioniq Hybrid and a Plug-in use a dual-clutch delivery to rivet a motorist for a energetic and fun-to-drive character. This is an critical differentiator from a infancy of other Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid cars that use a Continuously Variable Transmission, that are mostly criticized as carrying ‘rubber band-like’ acceleration.

ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGYFurther, a powertrain components were designed to be compress and rarely efficient. The sum additional weight of a Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid record therefore adds minimal weight to a Ioniq, though significantly increases a efficiency. Electric appetite for a Hybrid and a Plug-in, as good as for a Electric, is generated by a permanent magnet synchronous engine whose tools were optimized by shortening a density of core components by adult to 10 percent and adopting rectangular-section copper handle to diminution core and copper loss. Hyundai uses a lithium-ion polymer battery container for all Ioniq models that is 20 percent lighter than non-polymer lithium-ion batteries and can be done some-more optimally to a interior than customary dungeon format batteries. This also provides reduce memory sensitivity, glorious assign and liberate efficiency, and superb limit output.

Both fit wrapping and a low core of sobriety were taken into care as a battery complement is located underneath a back seats so that a newcomer cabin and bucket area is uncompromised in a Ioniq Hybrid, charity a sum interior volume of an estimated 122.7 cubic feet (more than Toyota Prius). Even a Ioniq Plug-in and a Ioniq Electric, notwithstanding incomparable batteries, both offer a inexhaustible sum interior volume of an estimated 119.2 cubic feet.

EXTERIOR DESIGNIn crafting a extraneous coming of Ioniq, Hyundai designers clever on a future-focused character, elemental to a appeal. A liquid extraneous figure and healthy atmosphere upsurge channels stress aerodynamic physique lines and aspect volumes. A sporty, hatchback-like form is desirous by aerodynamic efficiency, complementing a soothing lines and surfaces that snippet a car’s outline. These attributes brew to boost aerodynamics further, which, when sum with several other intelligent potency solutions, furnish a class-leading 0.24 fellow of drag.

In serve to Ioniq aerodynamics, serve settlement sum heed a Hybrid, Plug-in and Electric models from one another, formulating their singular identities:

Ioniq Plug-in HybridIn serve to ubiquitous extraneous settlement sum from a Hybrid, such as a hexagonal grille and a straight C-shaped LED daytime regulating lights, a Ioniq Plug-in also facilities low-beam LED headlamps. The Plug-in also integrates a charging portal into a left front buffer for a lithium-ion polymer battery. Specially-designed 16-inch amalgamate wheels serve compute a Plug-in Hybrid model.

Ioniq ElectricIoniq Electric conveys a singular front perspective: though a need for endless powertrain cooling, a grille is a neat and purify surface. The Electric indication also facilities LED low-beam front headlamps and back multiple lamps with a singular settlement and temperament for a back view, as good as singular eco-spoke amalgamate wheels.

INTERIOR DESIGNIn gripping with a exterior, a interior of Ioniq captures a model’s unconventional qualities, with a ‘Purified High-tech’ settlement concept. A smooth, superb and clutter-free thesis and fit use of interior space complements a logical, structured proceed practical to a blueprint of controls for discerning operation. Materials for a interior were comparison with an ecologically-sensitive concentration and are used to emanate a elementary and purify demeanour around a car, giving a interior a sleek, light and purified feel.

The motorist and newcomer of a Electric indication will also notice that there is some-more room between a front seats. This is achieved around a button-activated shift-by-wire complement giveaway of involuntary linkage. The Ioniq also facilities an electronic parking stop (EPB), conserving space in a core console.

Advanced aerodynamicsThe Ioniq neat conformation and a simple, delicately wrought contours support a fit government of airflow around a exterior. Applications like front circle atmosphere curtains, a back spoiler and diffuser, side sill moldings, building clandestine and a closed-wheel settlement all minister to a car’s high aerodynamic potency of 0.24 Cd. Additionally, a Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid underline a three-stage active atmosphere strap integrated with a front grille, while a sleek, sealed front fascia differentiates a Electric model.

Smart and fit atmosphere conditioningTo yield a pleasant, gentle and lovely interior meridian though regulating nonessential amounts of energy, a Ioniq meridian control can be switched to an fit operation mode. Recirculated atmosphere is maximized when air-conditioning or heating, shortening movement waste and augmenting a altogether potency of a system. Also, a fully-automatic meridian control can be set to ‘Driver only’ mode, thereby shortening a bucket of both air-conditioning and heating on a altogether powertrain.

Eco-focused materials emanate purify and tolerable interior ambienceA pivotal evil of a Ioniq is a innovative use of recycled or ecologically-sensitive materials. The interior doorway covers are done of cosmetic sum with powdered timber and volcanic mill while providing a same peculiarity coming of customary plastic-based materials. The softer, some-more healthy feel is achieved along with rebate faith on oil-based products. This proceed extends to other areas of a automobile as well. Raw materials extracted from sugarine shaft are partly practical on a superstar and carpet. Paint with renewable mixture extracted from soybean oil is used to grasp sleek lead colors on pivotal components.

Ioniq also allows drivers to confederate their smartphone with a vehicle’s infotainment complement by providing both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®. Both systems capacitate users to bond their inclination to activate music, write or navigation functions with reduce daze levels. Ioniq also offers a wireless inductive-charging pad (Qi standard) for mobile phones.

Lightweighting focusIoniq sought poignant weight rebate targets though compromising fun-to-drive and comfort characteristics. Ioniq uses aluminum in a hood and tailgate, shortening weight by 27 lbs. compared with compulsory steel and no quantifiable disadvantages in sound or vibration. In addition, a lead-acid auxiliary 12V battery found in competitors’ hybrid models has been omitted, ensuing in an estimate 26-pound rebate in weight. Lightweighting also extended to rebate apparent areas like a cargo-screen cover. With aloft use of lightweight components and a some-more compress build, a cargo-screen cover is about 25 percent lighter than a forms used in other Hyundai models.

Driving opening – low- to zero-emission mobility though compromiseThe pushing opening of a Ioniq choice is among a best in a shred due to a powertrain that is blending to broach fit mobility though compromise. Ride and handling, as good as noise, quivering and rudeness levels, are tuned towards higher float quality, while insulation in a instrument row minimizes engine cell sound intrusion. Damping in a building panels, as good as extended A- and B- post insulation, thicker window potion and noise-cancelling film on a windshield, serve urge a still and gentle pushing experience.

Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in underline a worldly multi-link back cessation complement with twin reduce control arms, minimizing float and doing compromises mostly compared with rebate worldly cessation geometry. In addition, endless use of aluminum in front and back cessation components saves around 26 lbs. of weight compared with compulsory materials. A rebate of 5 lbs. per front reduce arm section saves 10 lbs. during a front suspension, while scarcely 16 lbs. is reduced during a back suspension. In addition, a chain of a battery systems next a back seats provides a reduce core of sobriety for some-more manageable handling.

The Ioniq Electric relates a torsion-beam back axle, providing some-more space for a 28 kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries, placed next a back seats. Ioniq’s responsiveness and feedback from a steering complement is transparent and precise, with a discerning steering ratio for a sporty and manageable feel. Braking force is optimized for limit potency from a regenerative braking system, assisting Ioniq to say a solid state of assign (SOC). Regenerative braking also operates with reduced noise, regulating a third-generation improving interlude system. An Integrated Brake Assist Unit (iBAU) and Pressure Source Unit (PSU) also minister to quieter operation. This helps safeguard ultra-low attrition for limit appetite recuperation and potency levels.

Michelin® tires give Ioniq extended levels of efficiency, as a automobile is propitious with low-rolling-resistance tires for 15-, 16- and 17-inch wheels, and a car’s incomparable 17-inch wheels (Ioniq Hybrid) are propitious with high-silica tires for improved all-around performance. The multi-link cessation complement of Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in has been blending to work many good with low-rolling-resistance tires.

Comfort and convenienceThe Ioniq choice delivers good motorist and newcomer convenience, bringing to a shred a operation of considerations for that other Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric vehicles might have compromised. All Hybrid components are deftly finished to maximize space and coherence of a interior. In fact, a Ioniq Hybrid offers best-in-class bucket space by positioning a battery underneath a back seats. Moreover, a back seats can overlay down, providing an estimated 26.5 cubic feet of bucket area volume, permitting vast pieces of luggage to be stowed with ease. All Ioniq models also offer inexhaustible front and back headroom, shoulder and leg room, while a memory driver’s chair and exhilarated front seats offer additional comfort.

Blue Link®The Ioniq lineup offers a Hyundai Blue Link® connected automobile complement with extended safety, diagnostic, remote and superintendence services. Blue Link brings connectivity directly into a automobile with record like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google®, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Blue Link facilities can be accessed around buttons on a rearview mirror, a MyHyundai.com web portal, or around a Blue Link smartphone app. Some facilities can also be tranquil around Android Wear™ and Apple Watch™ smartwatch apps. Owners of Ioniq Plug-in and Electric will also be means conduct and guard their car’s charging report remotely around a Blue Link® smartphone app. Charge scheduling is ideal for people that have reduce electricity rates during off-peak hours.

Safety – innovative active and pacifist reserve featuresIoniq’s light-yet-rigid physique is a outcome of modernized design, construction methods and materials. Featuring 53 percent Advanced High Strength Steel, a framework advantages from higher acerbity for manageable doing and safety, with high impact-energy fullness and minimized cabin exaggeration to strengthen passengers in a eventuality of a collision. This firm structure also leverages 475 feet of modernized constructional adhesives in a design, concurrently agreeable both lightweighting and acerbity benefits. A horde of innovative active and pacifist reserve facilities assistance strengthen Ioniq drivers and passengers. These electronic systems are class-leading as Ioniq continues to mangle a mold for choice fuel automobile reserve standards. The prolonged list of active reserve facilities includes Blind Spot Detection, that works with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert to advise a motorist of any surrounding vehicles, passengers or objects that could lead to a collision. A Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is also offered, that sounds an alarm as a automobile moves over line lines.

The Ioniq is also propitious with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection, an modernized active reserve underline that alerts drivers to puncture situations, even braking automatically as required. With sensor-fusion record that utilizes a front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in 3 stages. Initially warning a motorist visually and acoustically, it controls a stop according to a collision risk stage, requesting limit braking immediately before an approaching collision. When a automobile or walking is sensed in front of a car, a complement is activated, handling during speeds of some-more than 5 mph, and minimizes repairs when a collision is differently unavoidable.

Using front radar sensors, Smart Cruise Control allows a consistent speed and following stretch to be confirmed from a automobile forward though joyless a accelerator or stop pedals; it is automatically cancelled when speed drops to 5 mph or below. Ioniq Electric takes it a step serve by providing Advanced Smart Cruise Control, providing entirely involuntary stop/start duty as well. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System also helps safeguard any particular tire is scrupulously inflated. A sum of 7 airbags, including a knee airbag for a driver, assistance strengthen a vehicle’s occupants in a eventuality of a collision. Body structure improvements, complemented by a high-strength fiber-reinforced back buffer fascia make a whole Ioniq choice clever and durable in a eventuality of a crash.

All technical specifications and glimmer values are rough aim values and theme to homologation.